European Archives - European Medical Journal

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Wearable ECG Detects Hidden Arrhythmias After COPD Admission

A small pilot detected previously unrecognised, actionable arrhythmias in half of patients after a COPD admission.

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Faecal Calprotectin Testing Supports Primary Care IBD Triage

A UK study found that faecal calprotectin testing increased in primary care between 2015 and 2023, highlighting its role in IBD triage and differences in patient testing and referral pathways.

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Quantum Model Shows Promise in Lung Cancer Classification

A quantum-assisted model classified lung cancer records with 91.90% accuracy, but clinical validation remains essential.

MRI Models Predict Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence

Two MRI-based models outperformed established prognostic systems in predicting very early hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence across international cohorts.

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AI Tool Shows Consistent FAI Measurement Across CT Scanners

AI-based measurement of the pericoronary fat attenuation index showed good agreement with conventional workstation analysis across five different CT scanners.

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Neuropathy and Low Muscle Mass Linked to Falls in Diabetes

Neuropathy and low muscle mass together were associated with greater skeletal vulnerability in Type 2 diabetes.

Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Recurrent Heart Attack Risk

A meta-analysis of seven studies involving 7,887 patients with diabetes found elevated lipoprotein(a) was associated with increased recurrent myocardial infarction risk after ACS or PCI.

Rectal Cancer Watch-and-Wait Strategy Gains Wider Adoption

Watch-and-wait management for patients with Stage II–III rectal cancer increased substantially between 2006 and 2023, with adoption accelerating after 2019 across all age groups.

Androgen Receptor Inhibitors Linked to Longer mHSPC Survival

A cohort study found longer overall survival with androgen receptor inhibitors than androgen synthesis inhibitors among patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

Microplastic Exposure Linked to Brain Metabolic Dysfunction

Chronic dietary exposure to polystyrene microplastics was linked to impaired behaviour, altered brain metabolism, mitochondrial dysfunction and neuronal damage in fruit flies.